#SHOWMATCH TOMORROW

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Missing Lockout Tournament content since half the bracket players were in this weekend’s SWRC?  MIssing content, period?  President Poundcake has you covered.

Starting right now, 2v2 showmatch featuring Couriway, PeteZahHutt, Fruitberries and Smallant.

Main stream is right here: https://www.twitch.tv/president_poundcake

Lockout is a format where players or teams of players compete to complete various tasks on the same world.  The tasks can be as simple as breeding chickens or as complicated as obtaining an elytra.  Some involve the opposing players, such as hitting them with a snowball or forcing them to be the first to pick up obsidian.  First side to 13 wins, or whoever has the most done when time is up.  Enjoy!

Tournament itself is back some time tomorrow with Dylan vs Feinberg.  We don’t know when, nobody tells us anything. (They actually do, we’re just lazy.)

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I did mention that the Yakuza series has become my 3rd favorite, as the top 2 have nostalgia. And no, Pokemon is not among those two.

My top favorite franchise... the hints are scattered everywhere in my stories and on Tumblr. Though of course, you need to recognize those hints. The second favorite... well, it’s a lot more closely guarded.

I won’t reveal my second favorite franchise, because... let me keep some secrets. Hahaha.

My top favorite franchise of all time is... ... I did say that I was an RTS nut, right? I love real time strategy games. And what happens if you look up the most popular RTS game of all time?

Yes. My top favorite franchise of all time is Starcraft. “Starcraft is such a Korean game”. ... Well, I am Korean. And it’s not my fault that foreigners, aka non-Koreans, just can’t match Koreans in Starcraft I. In SC II, it’s a lot more diverse, which is great. But I’ve seen the #1 foreigner in SC I take on a Korean champion, in a 7-game showmatch, and lost all 7 games in a straight up stomping. ... And I’ve also seen a Korean guy beat a Chinese guy using his foot for the keyboard. There’s a reason why there are never any foreigners in the ASL. They simply don’t make it through the qualifiers.

Starcraft 1 has been released in 1998. I did mention that the first games I’ve played were from 1998. And Starcraft 2 is from 2010. They’re both very old at this point. And still going on strong. I watch a Starcraft game every day, whether that’d be a pro match, or a world tournament match. Starcraft 1′s tournament, the ASL, is going very strong, delivering tons of amazing games. That game hadn’t had a balance update since like 2000, and the meta is still changing. ... Annoyingly, because I’m watching the AfreecaTV Star League (ASL), Youtube sometimes recommends me the top 25 American Sign Language (ASL) videos.

And I did mention in the “Get to Know Your Buddies” post, that the last series I’ve watched was GSL. Global Starcraft II League. Speaking of which...

Round of 4 tomorrow. Definitely watching that. ... Not live, since GSL happens in Korea, thus Korean time. C’mon, herO! Win 2 seasons in a row! Don’t let Maru win for the 5th time! He’s going after the G5L trophy! Stop him!

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Anyways. So, what kind of hints did I litter everywhere? For one, specific references! I mention Starcraft units, upgrades, abilities, etc every now and then. In the Zelda game playthrough, Lonk finds a pair of boots? I mention the Zealot Charge upgrade from the Twilight Council (SC II), and the Leg Enhancements upgrade from the Citadel (of Adun) (SC 1). Of course, you need to know what that meant. So loose hints.

Next, Destiny. Destiny’s chapter titles are ALL mission titles from SC I and II campaign missions. I had to avoid the very specific titles, like “For Aiur!”, and there were a lot of those. SA being titled after Halo missions and sub-chapters was a lot easier.

Next, “the Legacy package”. The hell does that mean? If you look at Starcraft II’s expansions... the first one was Wings of Liberty (2010), then Heart of the Swarm (2013), and then Legacy of the Void (2015), and there’s the Nova Covert Ops (”Covert Ops”, you say?). The last three stories of mine are Eternal Legacy, For Her Heart, and The New Wings. SC II starts with “Wings”, “Heart”, and “Legacy”, in that order. My stories END with “Legacy”, “Heart”, and “Wings”, in that order. Of course, the SC II expansions are shorted to “Liberty”, “Swarm”, and “Void”, so that might have been hard to notice immediately.

Next, the Mew icon. What is that on its wrists? People have asked before and I never gave a straight answer.

Starcraft’s Protoss Psi Blades. Most commonly seen on Protoss Zealots. Which is why I refer to it as zealot blades.

Because everyone knows that the Protoss stuff is the coolest in Starcraft. Though game-wise, balance is an issue. But that’s a common RTS problem. How can Marines shoot down a Battlecruiser? In the lore, they don’t. In the games, if the Marines have +3 but the Battlecruisers don’t have armor upgrades, they melt to a decent sized ball of Marines.

And this is why that crossover story idea didn’t get anywhere. If a Protoss Mothership appears in orbit above a planet, it’s going to fire its purifier beam, and the planet will be incinerated. How do I write a story about a handful of PEOPLE while that’s happening? Though it would’ve been interesting to write having a single Protoss Zealot helping the main cast through a Zerg invasion, who then later get killed, and the Protoss armor warps away the occupant upon taking fatal damage. And the warrior then comes back inside a Dragoon shell to fight once more.

There’s a specific chapter in Destiny where... “I” appear. Lots of Protoss stuff there, starting with the ability Recall, Stasis, has Zealot Psi Blades, Charge boots, tinkering with a Vortex cannon, has a drone that seems awfully like a miniature Protoss Warp Prism, seems to have Observers scattered around for surveillance, etc.

And note how many times I used the words “warp”, “stasis”, and “recall” in my posts and stories. Whenever something is teleported, I say it’s been “warped away”, or “recalled”. If something’s locked down, it’s in stasis.

Look at the icon for the story that I don’t like talking about. What is Mew’s silhouette carrying? Looks like twin green reaper scythes.

Protoss Dark Templar’s Warp Blades, that’s what. And since Dark Templar are cloaked and thus invisible... it fits how the silhouette is barely visible.

These are all Protoss stuff though! Starcraft has three races. Human Terrans, high-tech Protoss, and swarming Zerg. ... I’m a Protoss main in both SC I and II. But I do mention other races’ abilities from time to time.

In Destiny, I refer to “burrow charge” a lot. That is a Zerg Ultralisk ability that was scrapped given how stupidly powerful that was.

I do remember mentioning “stimpack” or “stims” from time to time. Terran ability. Marines take a quick stim to move and shoot faster somehow. ... I think stimmed Marines have the highest DPS in the game. So you just make Barracks, make Marines, and keep doing that to win. ... Until you run into splash damage like Protoss Colossus or Psionic Storm, Zerg Lurkers or Banelings... and then you complain about balance on the forums like all Terran players.

... Anyways. I think this post has gone on long enough. I think you get the idea. I can’t point out all the references I’ve made. This Tumblr was made in December 2013. I’ve been playing/watching Starcraft since 1998. It’s safe to say that this Tumblr is filled with references.

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Well, this time last year I was full of dreams and big ideas. Sure, I didn't make all six of my Hobby Resolutions, but what I accomplished in their place would put those ideas to shame! I've definitely beat Number One: not just 50 days, but three hundred and sixty two! Number Two: I expanded my Greyjoys, but not nearly as much as I'd like - and the Agrax Dearth nixed the project until I get some ideas. Number Three: The Horus Heresy was my game this year, but I never learned to enjoy painting Space Marines. Now I'm eyeing up a Solar Auxilia project! Number Four: The Octoblade is sat in pieces, waiting for the magnets and the motivation. Maybe an update to their Age of Darkness rules, or a big 40k showmatch might get me desirous. Number Five: Haldir's Elves joined the already painted Theoden, Aragorn and Rohan foot troops to make a 500pt Defenders of Helm's Deep army. In the new year, I hope to expand them! Number Six: This year saw Aragorn and Legolas, the King of the Dead, Lord Castellan Creed, the Renegade Psyker, and a hundred others - literally! - cross my painting table. Some of my very favourite sculpts, and now I'm buying models *just* to paint. It's been a good year for my hobby. Next year? Well, that's tomorrow's business. Happy New Year! #paintingwarhammer #paintingminiatures #warhammercommunity #miniaturewargaming #hobbyresolution2022 #hobbyresolutions2022 #hobbygoals #hobbystreak #hobbystreakday412 (at Wakefield) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2dWDXtFMc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Call of Duty WWII: PS4 Pro vs. Base PS4 Differences | Call of Duty WW2

Call of Duty: WWII is aiming to be one of the biggest first-person shooters of the year. The game officially launches tomorrow, November 3, but players who want to get their hands on it right away won't have to wait too much longer, as we now know when it will go live. Marking the first return to World War II since Call of Duty: World at War, there is a lot of pressure on Sledgehammer Games to deliver. At their best, they only offer cosmetic unlocks and have no impact on gameplay, while at their worst, they contain exclusive gameplay-affecting weapons.

Call of Duty: WW2's singleplayer campaign clocks in at just over six hours long, according to those that have already completed the game like GameSpot's Miguel Concepcion. Many of us are old enough to remember a time when the idea of a first-person shooter set during World War II seemed overdone to the point of parody. Call of Duty WW2 fans will also be keen to discover the best deals and cheapest prices for the Sledgehammer shooter.For years, fans have had to endure repetitive gameplay and content nobody wanted. The new squad was announced during a showmatch at Paris Games Week, showcasing Sledgehammer's new Call of Duty WWII title.

Information regarding the ability to Prestige Divisions in Call of Duty: WWII has been unveiled. Call of Duty Supply Drops have always been a cause of controversy.Call of Duty: World War II turns unboxing random items into a spectator sport. If you are like me, then you know that the idea of a WW2-era Call of Duty is like music to the ears. The FaZe Clan organization have announced their official Call of Duty: WWII roster for the upcoming competitive season. The Detroit Renegades esports organization has announced their competitive roster for the Call of Duty: WWII season.

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Call of Duty WWII: PS4 Pro vs. Base PS4 Differences | Call of Duty WW2

Some gamers have gotten their hands on early copies of Call of Duty: World War II, and are posting videos and screenshots of the game's new online social space. Call of Duty WW2 fans will also be keen to discover the best deals and cheapest prices for the Sledgehammer shooter. Marking the first return to World War II since Call of Duty: World at War, there is a lot of pressure on Sledgehammer Games to deliver. Call of Duty: WW2's singleplayer campaign clocks in at just over six hours long, according to those that have already completed the game like GameSpot's Miguel Concepcion.

At their best, they only offer cosmetic unlocks and have no impact on gameplay, while at their worst, they contain exclusive gameplay-affecting weapons. If you are like me, then you know that the idea of a WW2-era Call of Duty is like music to the ears. The Detroit Renegades esports organization has announced their competitive roster for the Call of Duty: WWII season.The FaZe Clan organization have announced their official Call of Duty: WWII roster for the upcoming competitive season. The new squad was announced during a showmatch at Paris Games Week, showcasing Sledgehammer's new Call of Duty WWII title.

The game officially launches tomorrow, November 3, but players who want to get their hands on it right away won't have to wait too much longer, as we now know when it will go live. In addition to this, GAME's BELONG gaming areas will be holding free COD: WW2 casual play and tournaments until 5th November, should you want to test the game before spending your hard earned cash.For years, fans have had to endure repetitive gameplay and content nobody wanted. Call of Duty: World War II turns unboxing random items into a spectator sport. Call of Duty Supply Drops have always been a cause of controversy. Call of Duty: WWII is aiming to be one of the biggest first-person shooters of the year.

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Call of Duty WWII: PS4 Pro vs. Base PS4 Differences | Call of Duty WW2

In addition to this, GAME's BELONG gaming areas will be holding free COD: WW2 casual play and tournaments until 5th November, should you want to test the game before spending your hard earned cash. Many of us are old enough to remember a time when the idea of a first-person shooter set during World War II seemed overdone to the point of parody. Information regarding the ability to Prestige Divisions in Call of Duty: WWII has been unveiled. Call of Duty: WWII is aiming to be one of the biggest first-person shooters of the year.

Marking the first return to World War II since Call of Duty: World at War, there is a lot of pressure on Sledgehammer Games to deliver. Call of Duty: World War II turns unboxing random items into a spectator sport. Call of Duty WW2 fans will also be keen to discover the best deals and cheapest prices for the Sledgehammer shooter.The game officially launches tomorrow, November 3, but players who want to get their hands on it right away won't have to wait too much longer, as we now know when it will go live. For years, fans have had to endure repetitive gameplay and content nobody wanted.

The new squad was announced during a showmatch at Paris Games Week, showcasing Sledgehammer's new Call of Duty WWII title. At their best, they only offer cosmetic unlocks and have no impact on gameplay, while at their worst, they contain exclusive gameplay-affecting weapons.Call of Duty: WW2's singleplayer campaign clocks in at just over six hours long, according to those that have already completed the game like GameSpot's Miguel Concepcion. Head over to Headquarters and wind down with some awesome classic Activision Atari games. Call of Duty Supply Drops have always been a cause of controversy. The FaZe Clan organization have announced their official Call of Duty: WWII roster for the upcoming competitive season.

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Call of Duty WWII: PS4 Pro vs. Base PS4 Differences | Call of Duty WW2

Information regarding the ability to Prestige Divisions in Call of Duty: WWII has been unveiled. Call of Duty: World War II turns unboxing random items into a spectator sport. The new squad was announced during a showmatch at Paris Games Week, showcasing Sledgehammer's new Call of Duty WWII title. In addition to this, GAME's BELONG gaming areas will be holding free COD: WW2 casual play and tournaments until 5th November, should you want to test the game before spending your hard earned cash.

For years, fans have had to endure repetitive gameplay and content nobody wanted. If you are like me, then you know that the idea of a WW2-era Call of Duty is like music to the ears. Call of Duty: WW2's singleplayer campaign clocks in at just over six hours long, according to those that have already completed the game like GameSpot's Miguel Concepcion.Marking the first return to World War II since Call of Duty: World at War, there is a lot of pressure on Sledgehammer Games to deliver. Call of Duty Supply Drops have always been a cause of controversy.

Some gamers have gotten their hands on early copies of Call of Duty: World War II, and are posting videos and screenshots of the game's new online social space. Head over to Headquarters and wind down with some awesome classic Activision Atari games.At their best, they only offer cosmetic unlocks and have no impact on gameplay, while at their worst, they contain exclusive gameplay-affecting weapons. Many of us are old enough to remember a time when the idea of a first-person shooter set during World War II seemed overdone to the point of parody. The FaZe Clan organization have announced their official Call of Duty: WWII roster for the upcoming competitive season. The Detroit Renegades esports organization has announced their competitive roster for the Call of Duty: WWII season.

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Call of Duty WWII: PS4 Pro vs. Base PS4 Differences | Call of Duty WW2

Call of Duty: WWII is aiming to be one of the biggest first-person shooters of the year. The new squad was announced during a showmatch at Paris Games Week, showcasing Sledgehammer's new Call of Duty WWII title. For years, fans have had to endure repetitive gameplay and content nobody wanted. Information regarding the ability to Prestige Divisions in Call of Duty: WWII has been unveiled.

Call of Duty Supply Drops have always been a cause of controversy. In addition to this, GAME's BELONG gaming areas will be holding free COD: WW2 casual play and tournaments until 5th November, should you want to test the game before spending your hard earned cash. Head over to Headquarters and wind down with some awesome classic Activision Atari games.The FaZe Clan organization have announced their official Call of Duty: WWII roster for the upcoming competitive season. Call of Duty: World War II turns unboxing random items into a spectator sport.

Call of Duty: WW2's singleplayer campaign clocks in at just over six hours long, according to those that have already completed the game like GameSpot's Miguel Concepcion. Some gamers have gotten their hands on early copies of Call of Duty: World War II, and are posting videos and screenshots of the game's new online social space.The Detroit Renegades esports organization has announced their competitive roster for the Call of Duty: WWII season. The game officially launches tomorrow, November 3, but players who want to get their hands on it right away won't have to wait too much longer, as we now know when it will go live. Many of us are old enough to remember a time when the idea of a first-person shooter set during World War II seemed overdone to the point of parody. If you are like me, then you know that the idea of a WW2-era Call of Duty is like music to the ears.